What's the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation?

Consubstantiation


Definition:

  • (n.) An identity or union of substance.
  • (n.) The actual, substantial presence of the body of Christ with the bread and wine of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper; impanation; -- opposed to transubstantiation.

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Transubstantiation


Definition:

  • (n.) A change into another substance.
  • (n.) The doctrine held by Roman Catholics, that the bread and wine in the Mass is converted into the body and blood of Christ; -- distinguished from consubstantiation, and impanation.

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